FR Education & Guides

How to Choose FR Winter Wear for Safety & Functionality
How to Choose FR Winter Wear for Safety & Functionality
FR Winter Wear Safety & Functionality are PrimeFR winter wear season is here. What features in flame resistant outerwear will keep you warm and comfortable without inhibiting performance? Work doesn’t... Read more...
Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention | LAPCO FR
Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention | LAPCO FR
What is Heat Stress? Occupational heat stress is the net load to which a worker is exposed from the combined contributions of metabolic heat, environmental factors, and clothing worn which... Read more...
Storm Bag Packing List | How to Prepare for Disaster Work
Storm Bag Packing List | How to Prepare for Disaster Work
When packing and preparing for disaster work, the things you will need to pack will depend on the type and severity of the disaster and the availability of supplies and... Read more...
Linemen Interview & Tips for Disaster Work Prep | Disaster Work Part 3
Linemen Interview & Tips for Disaster Work Prep | Disaster Work Part 3
We wanted to know more about linemen's experiences in the field when they are called out for disaster work and wanted to be able to share some advice and tips... Read more...
Utility Linemen - Essential Workers | Disaster Work Part 2
Utility Linemen - Essential Workers | Disaster Work Part 2
Utility Linemen - Essential Workers When thinking about emergency workers and first responders, linemen may not be top of mind, but they are necessary to keep other responders functioning with the... Read more...
Why are Utility Linemen considered Essential Workers? | Disaster Work Part 1
Why are Utility Linemen considered Essential Workers? | Disaster Work Part 1
Why are Linemen considered essential workers? The Importance of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers While the world is currently fighting a novel coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, essential workers who keep... Read more...
FR Basics | A Quick Overview on FR Clothing Protection
FR Basics | A Quick Overview on FR Clothing Protection
FR 101 | FR Basics You may be new to PPE: Starting a new job where you are responsible for ordering workwear, Work in hazardous situations and are concerned that... Read more...
cold weather layering flame resistant workwear
Cold Weather Layering with Flame-Resistant Workwear
To understand cold weather layering for outdoor work, you need to know how each layer works to keep you warm. Layer 1) Dry Layer: Moisture Management The next-to-skin layer’s job... Read more...
tips on wash expectancy and useful life of fr workwear lapco fr
FR Clothing Wash Expectancy - Useful Life
Tips on wash expectancy and the useful life of flame-resistant workwear. When considering laundering & the useful life of FR clothing, a few factors affect the life expectancy of a garment... Read more...
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Insect Repellents & FR Clothing | LAPCO FR
Using a safe, non-flammable, insect repellent formulated for use with FR clothing reduces the possibility of contracting Zika virus, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, West Nile virus, and other... Read more...
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How important is the proper cleaning of FR workwear?
Proper cleaning of FR garments is essential to remove potentially hazardous soils and avoid a build-up of materials that could decrease the FR performance of your workwear. This includes flammable... Read more...
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What to Pack for an Offshore Hitch | LAPCO FR
Packing for your first time offshore can be a challenge if you are not sure what you will need. You are probably already a little nervous about starting a new... Read more...